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Calls for national inquiry into unpaid internships

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There are calls for a national inquiry into unpaid work experience, after a study found more than half of young Australians have participated in an unpaid placement in the past five years.


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By Brianna Roberts, Mai Hoa

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There are calls for a national inquiry into unpaid work experience, after a study found more than half of young Australians have participated in an unpaid placement in the past five years.


Although many young people view such placements as a "foot-in-the-door"* in competitive industries, the practice may disadvantage some.

 


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